honourable/honorable exception
Frequency: 6.25.5 per million words
An exception for someone or something that deserves respect, despite a general negative situation.
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- With a few honourable exceptions, the politicians kept quiet about the corruption.
- Most newspapers sensationalized the story, but her article was an honorable exception.
- Many companies in the industry exploited their workers, with his firm being a notable and honourable exception.
- The entire team played poorly, but the goalkeeper was an honourable exception, saving them from a bigger defeat.
- During that era, most artists conformed, but a few were honorable exceptions who dared to create freely.
- It's rare to find a truly honest mechanic, but my local garage is an honourable exception.
- While many will likely chase profits, I believe our project will stand as an honorable exception to the trend.
- The majority of the studies were flawed, though Dr. Smith's research remains a shining and honourable exception.
- In an era of fast fashion, brands that prioritize sustainability are a welcome and honorable exception.
- Most of the official responses to the crisis were inadequate, save for a few honourable exceptions from local communities.